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FC0-U71 Practice Question: A hospital uses a legacy application that runs on…
A hospital uses a legacy application that runs on a Windows 7 workstation. The application stores patient data in a local database. The IT department is migrating all workstations to Windows 10. The legacy application is not compatible with Windows 10. The hospital needs to continue using the application and ensure patient data is accessible from the new workstations. The application requires a dedicated workstation due to licensing. Which solution should the IT department implement?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often choose dual-booting (Option D) thinking it preserves the old OS, but they overlook the need for simultaneous access and the licensing constraint that requires a dedicated workstation, which virtualization satisfies by isolating the application on a single host.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Install a virtual machine with Windows 7 on a Windows 10 workstation and run the application in the VM
Running a virtual machine (VM) with Windows 7 on a Windows 10 workstation allows the legacy application to operate in its native OS environment without hardware compatibility issues. The VM isolates the application and its local database, ensuring patient data remains accessible from the new workstation while satisfying the dedicated workstation licensing requirement by using a single physical host.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Keep the old Windows 7 workstation on the network for the application and use it as is
Why it's wrong here
Windows 7 is end-of-life and poses security risks.
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Upgrade the legacy application to a version that supports Windows 10
Why it's wrong here
The application may not have a compatible version available.
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Install a virtual machine with Windows 7 on a Windows 10 workstation and run the application in the VM
Why this is correct
Virtualization allows running the legacy OS and application on new hardware.
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Set up a dual-boot configuration on the new workstation to boot into Windows 7 when needed
Why it's wrong here
Dual-booting is inconvenient and does not allow simultaneous access to data.
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